Section 8 Company Registration in Chennai
File for Section 8 company registration with confidence. I-Pro Solutions provides step-by-step guidance, document checklists, fee breakdown and online submission.
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About this service
Section 8 Company Registration in Chennai is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA); RoC of the concerned State/UT grants the license under Section 8(1).. Filing is executed via SPICe+ Part A + Part B; INC-12 (application for license); INC-13 (declaration); INC-14 (CA/CS declaration); INC-15 (promoter's declaration); INC-16 (license certificate issued by RoC); INC-22 (registered office — subsumed in SPICe+ Part B); INC-18 (conversion); e-MoA (INC-33) / e-AoA (INC-34) drafted per Section 8 format. under Companies Act, 2013 — Section 8 (formation of companies with charitable objects); Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 — Rule 19 (Section 8 Companies) and Rule 20 (license conditions); Form INC-12 (application for license) — superseded by integrated filing via SPICe+ since 2018; Form INC-13 (declaration by professional); Form INC-14 (CA/CS declaration); Form INC-15 (declaration of compliance by promoter); Form INC-16 (license certificate); Form INC-18 (conversion from existing company to Section 8).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Any person or association of persons intending to promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment, or any such other object
- intends to apply its profits/income only in promoting its objects
- and prohibits payment of any dividend to its members. Minimum 2 directors (Pvt Ltd Sec 8), 3 directors (Public Sec 8). Minimum 2 members for Pvt-Sec 8
- Section 8 companies cannot declare dividend to members. Cannot alter MoA/AoA without prior RoC approval. Cannot change registered office from one State to another without Central Government approval (Section 16(2) read with Section 8(6) — but not the regular RD process). Upon conversion to regular company, prior license cancellation is mandatory. Partnership firms / LLPs cannot directly become Section 8 companies.
- Adherence to governing Act
- Transparent statutory fee schedule
- Mandatory periodic audit disclosures
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Section 8 Company Registration in Chennai Statutory Fee | ₹2,000 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹2,000 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Professional fee separate.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1All Pvt Ltd documents (Section 1) plus:All Pvt Ltd documents (Section 1) plus:
- 2Statement of objects (charitable purpose) with detailed planned activities;Statement of objects (charitable purpose) with detailed planned activities;
- 3Two declarations from professionals - Form INC-14 (CA/CS) and Form INC-13 (declaration by advocate/CTwo declarations from professionals - Form INC-14 (CA/CS) and Form INC-13 (declaration by advocate/CA/CS);
- 4Promoter's declaration in Form INC-15;Promoter's declaration in Form INC-15;
- 5Statement of assets and liabilities (if converting from existing entity);Statement of assets and liabilities (if converting from existing entity);
- 6Estimated income and expenditure for next 3 years;Estimated income and expenditure for next 3 years;
- 7Draft MoA and AoA in the Section 8 format (with non-dividend clause and dissolution clause for assetDraft MoA and AoA in the Section 8 format (with non-dividend clause and dissolution clause for asset transfer to similar Section 8 company).
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Customer / I-Pro**
**Customer / I-Pro**: DSC, name reservation (SPICe+ Part A ₹1,000). - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Draft MoA/AoA in Section 8 format with non-dividend clause. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Obtain declarations from CA/CS in INC-14 and advocate/CA/CS in INC-13. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **Customer**
**Customer**: Sign INC-15 (promoter's declaration). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Apply for Section 8 license via INC-12 - fee ₹2,000. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **MCA**
**MCA**: RoC scrutiny (15-30 days) - issues license INC-16. - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: File SPICe+ Part B with license number, e-MoA, e-AoA. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **MCA**
**MCA**: Issues COI with "Section 8 Company" suffix. - 9I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Apply for 12A/12AB (tax exemption) and 80G (donor tax deduction) with Income Tax Department - Form 10A/10AB. - 10Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Apply for NGO Darpan (Niti Aayog) and FCRA (if foreign contribution anticipated) - Ministry of Home Affairs.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| - Section 8(6): Violation of conditions - RoC may Penalty: - Section 8(6): Violation of conditions - RoC may revoke license after opportunity of being heard; revocation converts the Section 8 company to a regular company.
- Section 8(7): Upon revocation - tax exemption availed in last 3 years is forfeited and payable with interest (Section 115TD of Income-tax Act - accumulation tax).
- Section 450: ₹100 per day for default.
- Section 447: false statement - fine ₹1 lakh-₹5 lakh. | Section 8 license - typically 15-30 days; no statu | - Section 8(6): Violation of conditions - RoC may revoke license after opportunity of being heard; revocation converts the Section 8 company to a regular company. - Section 8(7): Upon revocation - tax exemption availed in last 3 years is forfeited and payable with interest (Section 115TD of Income-tax Act - accumulation tax). - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default. - Section 447: false statement - fine ₹1 lakh-₹5 lakh. |
Section 8 license - typically 15-30 days; no statuPenalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| - Section 8(6): Violation of conditions - RoC may | Section 8 license - typically 15-30 days; no statu | - Section 8(6): Violation of conditions - RoC may revoke license after opportunity of being heard; revocation converts the Section 8 company to a regular company. - Section 8(7): Upon revocation - tax exemption availed in last 3 years is forfeited and payable with interest (Section 115TD of Income-tax Act - accumulation tax). - Section 450: ₹100 per day for default. - Section 447: false statement - fine ₹1 lakh-₹5 lakh. |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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